Adjunct Professor of Art

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Job Title: Adjunct Professor of Art

Company Name:	York College of Pennsylvania
Location:	York, PA
Position Type:	Full Time
Post Date:	12/05/2025
Expire Date:	03/25/2026
Job Categories:	Education, Collegiate Faculty, Staff, Administration

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Adjunct Professor of Art
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<dd><p><strong>Job Description: </strong><br>The Department of Visual & Performing Arts at York College of Pennsylvania invites applications for an <strong>Adjunct Instructor </strong>to teach <strong>ART 101: Art & Visual Culture</strong>, an introductory-level course that explores how visual culture shapes and reflects human experience. <strong>ART 101 </strong>examines the study and practice of art-making. Students learn about traditional and digital media, build visual literacy skills, and engage with the ethical, political, and social dimensions of visual culture. The course combines art-making, critical interpretation, and discussion of timely issues such as advertising, freedom of expression, censorship, propaganda, and cultural heritage. Students will cultivate both creative problem-solving skills and foundational knowledge through an exploration of art and visual culture. <strong>ART 101 </strong>fulfills the Arts component of the Disciplinary Perspectives requirement.<br><br><strong>Outcome: </strong><br>Successful candidates will teach 1-2 sections of <strong>ART 101</strong> in the Spring 2026 semester beginning January 12, 2026 and ending April 27, 2026 with grades due by May 12, 2026.<br><br></p></dd>
<dt><h2>Essential Functions</h2></dt>
<dd><p>Adjunct instructors will be responsible for:<br></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Teach one or more sections of <strong>ART 101: Art & Visual Culture</strong>, following the departmental syllabus and learning outcomes.</li><li>Design and deliver engaging class sessions that introduce students to key concepts in visual literacy, art history, and contemporary visual culture while integrating both making-based and analytical approaches.</li><li>Evaluate student work fairly and promptly through assignments, discussions, and projects using shared rubrics when applicable.</li><li>Maintain clear communication with students and the department.</li><li>Participate in end-of-the semester assessment.</li></ul></dd>
<dt><h2>Experience and Education Required</h2></dt>
<dd><p>Candidates must have obtained:<br></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>Master’s or doctoral degree in Art, Art History, Visual Studies, Studio Art, or a related field.</li><li>Experience teaching at the college level or equivalent professional experience in the visual arts.</li></ul><strong></strong></dd>
<dt><h2>Required Skills and Qualifications</h2></dt>
<dd><p>Candidates must have demonstrated:<br></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt"><li>The ability to engage students with diverse backgrounds and learning styles.</li><li>The interest in an inclusive, student-centered pedagogy.</li><li>The potential to integrate project-based learning into a course. </li></ul><strong></strong></dd>
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<p>York College of Pennsylvania is an <a href="https://www.ycp.edu/offices-departments/human-resources/college-policies/equal-opportunity-statement" target="_blank">Equal Opportunity Employer</a> and <a href="https://www.ycp.edu/offices-departments/human-resources/title-ix" target="_blank">Non-Discriminatory</a>. For a copy of York College's Annual Security Report, you may contact the Office of Campus Safety or visit the website: <a href="https://www.ycp.edu/offices-departments/campus-safety/department-publications/annual-security-report" target="_blank">Annual Security Report</a>.</p>
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